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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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